Lung nodules surgery or radiotherapy and what happens when you have that as I know othing about it
Hi Toasty and Alita I had radiotherapy so I can answer that for you.
Having radiotherapy is just like having an x-ray. The first session you lay on the bed and lay very still whilst they line up the rays to where the tumour is. They then tattoo the area ( this is literally black ink on a cocktail stick it doesn’t hurt) so that every time you come for your treatment they know where to position you. The treatment itself is completely painless, and takes just minutes. You do have to lay completely still and they may ask you to hold your breath for a few seconds. You lay on the bed, and the x-ray machine moves around the table. Before you know it it is done.
Side effects of radiotherapy vary, but the most common ones are tiredness, and you may experience a burn to your skin like sun burn. They will tell you at the hospital what cream to use for this. You may also experience an internal burn on your esophagus. You will be given pain killers to help with this, but lots of soft food, and cold drinks and ice lollies will also help.
Radiation stays in your body for weeks after the treatment has finished, so you may feel these side effects for some time after.
Any questions please do ask.
